Disaster Recovery Services

Provider: DISASTER 2025 HURST FIRE

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Follow the links below for the latest wildfire updates.

app.watchduty.org

https://lafd.org/news/palisades-fire-0

LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECOVERS

The Los Angeles County Recovers page offers guidance on how FEMA and Los Angeles County departments can assist residents and businesses impacted by LA County wildfires. It will also provide updates on available Local Assistance Centers and Disaster Recovery Centers.

DISASTER RESOURCE CENTERS

Disaster Recovery Centers will open to the public seven days a week from 9:00am to 8:00pm at the following locations:

UCLA Research Park West - 10850 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064
Pasadena City College Community Education Center - 3035 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107

The Recovery Center will support individuals with the following:

Lost vital records (birth certificates, death certificates, driver’s licenses, social security documentation)
Disaster relief for people with homes and businesses lost or damaged by the fire.
Provide referrals for mental health counseling and other services.

PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATION AND MEDICATION ASSISTANCE

Los Angeles County Dept of Public Health has Fire Safety and Health Information available on their website, including information about the local health emergency declaration, prescription medication assistance, Teladoc health services, and tips for protecting your health after a fire.

Local assistance centers will provide medication assistance services starting Tuesday, January 14, to assist residents in need of prescription medications.

Walgreens pharmacists may dispense emergency medication refills for most medications without prescriber authorization during a declared emergency. A store locator is available on the website.

VITAL AND PROPERTY RECORDS ACCESS

Office of Registrar Recorder/County Clerk

LA County residents directly impacted by fires can request property and vital records free of charge to help with recovery efforts. Call 800-201-8999 and select option 1, followed by option 2. Or email recorder@rrcc.lacounty.gov for assistance.

INSURANCE SUPPORT WORKSHOP

Insurance Commissioner Richard Lara has announced free two-day insurance support workshops on January 18 and 19 in Santa Monica and January 25 and 26 in Pasadena for those impacted by the recent wildfires. Call 800-927-4357 to schedule a one-on-one appointment.

Santa Monica College, Performing Arts Center East Wing

1310 11th Street Santa Monica, CA 90401

January 18 - 10:00am to 5:00pm

January 19 - 10:00am to 1:00pm.

Pasadena City College

1570 East Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91106

January 25 - 10:00am to 5:00pm

January 26 - 10:00am to 1:00pm

CHILDCARE RESOURCES

All YMCA locations are offering free childchare for children of first responders, essential workers and children of families who were displaced, evacuated, or lost property, or cannot attend school because their school has temporarily closed. Children must be at least 4 years and 9 months and must be in grades TK through 8th. Space is limited; visit YMCA Childcare for information and to register.

To support families impacted by the fires, LA County Parks Care Camps will provide youth (5-12) and teens (13-17) with a supportive space offering activities, breakfast and lunch. Program will be offered M-F, January 13th - 31st. Visit Care Camp Locations to register.

City of Pasadena is offering a free recreation camp for students in grades K-8 who attend a school in or around the Pasadena area that is temporarily closed. The camp is open on weekdays from 7:30am to 6:00pm at Robinson Park Recreation Center and Villa Parke Community Center until January 31st. Register online at City of Pasadena under the "Afterschool Programs" tab.

EmergencyRV.org

211 LA is not affiliated with facilitating or reviewing applications. All applications are reviewed at the discretion of the agency EmergencyRV.org. Please use the following link to fill out an application: Survivor Intake Form - Emergency RV

FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE

FEMA has declared a disaster for California Wildfires and Straight-Line Winds and provides information about the Survivors' Road to Recovery (available in multiple languages). Start an application for disaster assistance at disasterassistance.gov or by calling (800) 621-3362. Calls are accepted every day from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. PST

Visit the FEMA California Region 9 page for updates including when disaster recovery centers (DRC) are opened.

HELPFUL INFORMATION

Local Assistance Centers (LAC): (Coming Soon) Check LA County Emergency and 211LA Wildfire pages for updates on when local assistance centers open offering support with damage claims and other recovery resources.
Temporary Shelter & Lodging: Please visit Hotel Association of Los Angeles for up-to-date information on hotels providing shelter and supplies
California Department of Insurance: See the Top Ten Tips for Wildfire Claimants and follow the website’s 2025 Press Release page.
Avoiding Scams: The LA County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs offers Protection Tips to avoid scams after a disaster.
Price Gouging: Information & Online Complaint Tool
State and Federal Taxes: The IRS has announced that victims of the California wildfires that began on January 7, 2025, now have until October 15, 2025, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. Governor Newsom has announced a postponement on filing 2024 tax returns that would have been due between January 7th and October 15th, 2025. The CA Franchise Tax Board will provide state disaster tax relief for affected taxpayers and businesses.

HEALTH & AIR QUALITY INFORMATION

Public Health Fire Safety & Health Information

Air Quality Map

South Coast Air Quality Management District Website

SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTION

The city of Los Angeles has announced the availability of N95 masks to help residents protect themselves from hazardous air conditions. Residents can collect N95 masks at Los Angeles Public libraries, recreation centers, and senior centers. Please visit your local shelter or disaster assistance center for available supplies.

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline 800-985-5990
CalHOPE Warmline 833-317-4673
Crisis Text Line by texting LA to 741741
iPrevail app connects to 24/7 on-demand support
Mental Health and Stress After An Emergency (LACDMH / DPH)
Additional DMH Disaster Mental Health Resources
PBS: How to Talk to Kids About Wildfires
Better Help - three months free therapy for fire victims and first responders

MISFORTUNE AND CALAMITY PROPERTY TAX RELIEF

Residents may be eligible for tax relief for property damaged or destroyed by a calamity, such as fire or flooding. To qualify, file an Application for Reassessment: Property Damaged or Destroyed by Misfortune or Calamity (M&C) Form ADS-820 with the Assessor’s Office within 12 months from the date the property was damaged or destroyed. The loss must exceed $10,000 of current market value.

For questions or to submit an M&C claim, please call (213) 974-8658 or visit https://assessor.lacounty.gov/tax-relief/disaster-relief

FRAUD & SCAMS

Please see the following tips for avoiding Fraud and Scams:

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